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On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller – Virtual Author Program

You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. In The Song of Achilles, Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who ... Read More

Free

Be Ready for the Solar Eclipse presented by the Charlottesville Astronomy Club

Main Library 146A Madison Road, Orange, VA, United States

Join us at the Main Library for an informative and timely program on how to get the best from the upcoming Solar Eclipse Seating is limited due our meeting room capacity Each of the first 50 attendees will receive 2 pairs of solar eclipse viewing glasses provided through a grant from StarNet. Interested in learning more about the rare Solar Eclipse occurring in the United States on April 8th?  Larry ... Read More

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The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson, Virtual Event

Virtual

Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons everyone to the table for a fresh look at some of the people, ingredients, events, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat. Johnson, curator and project ... Read More

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From Murder to Atonement–Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann

Virtual

Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, an image ... Read More

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Take & Make Adult Craft Program Spring Butterfly Garland

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Pick up a craft kit to make your own custom butterfly garland Welcome spring with this festive decoration. Instructions and all supplies provided, except scissors. The beautiful Japanese origami paper included varies by kit. Kits are free to adult customers, 1 per person, please.

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Take & Make Butterfly Garland

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Starting April 15th and while supplies last, pick up your kit and create your own butterfly garland. The origami paper and chenille stem colors will vary in each kit. Mix and Match them to express yourself! Kits are free and limited to 1 per adult.

Free

A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez – Virtual author program

We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last.  Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. In 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art ... Read More

Financial Planning Basics zoom session with financial educators Mark Delosso and Joe Staley of Ascend Planning and Consulting

Virtual

Join us for a special presentation for Financial Literacy Month: Financial Planning Basics Financial Planning Basics is an online workshop which will address financial planning for things like Retirement Planning, Saving for College, Budgeting, Goal Setting, etc. Our presenters Mark Dellosso and Joe Staley, are financial professionals from the firm Ascend Planning and Consultants. Mark and Joe are members of the Association of Financial Educators and who provide training to ... Read More

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